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When to Call

911 often receives calls that are of a non-emergency nature. While most non-emergency calls are for legitimate purposes, sometimes we receive a call that should not have been placed to 911. When this happens, valuable dispatcher resources may be tied up, potentially delaying emergency assistance to those who truly need it.

WHEN TO CALL 911 -ANY TIME YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY THAT INVOLVES A

MEDICAL EMERGENCY, LIFE OR SAFETY ISSUE, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

YOU SHOULD NOT CALL 911:

WHO YOU SHOULD CALL

TO INQUIRE ABOUT BINGO, PARADES, CARNIVALS, ETC

LOCAL FIRE DEPT

TO REQUEST A PHONE NUMBER

DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE

TO REPORT A UTILITY OUTAGEUNLESSELECTRIC WIRES AREDOWN, ARCING, OR CAUSING SOME OTHER TYPE OF EMERGENCY. OR ANY TYPE OF WIRE IS CAUSING A TRAFFIC HAZARD.